Friday, November 13, 2009

Wise Words by Wise Men for Wise Readers

"Help others and give something back.
I guarantee you will Discover that while
public service improves the lives and the
World around you, its greatest reward is the
enrichment andNew meaning it will
bring your own life."
~Arnold Schwarzenegger~

Fear is the greatest cause of misery in the world.
It is the greatest of all superstitions.
It is the cause of all our woes.
The moment you fear, you are nobody.
~unknown~

The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to
Regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
~Mick Jagger~

Never part without loving words to think
of during your absence.
It may be that you will not meet again in this life.
~Jean Paul Richter~

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous
and the storm terrible,
but they have never found these dangers
sufficient reasons for remaining ashore.
~Vincent Van Gogh~

Living consciously involves being genuine;
it involves listening and responding to others
honestly and openly;
it involves being in the moment.
~Sidney Poitier~

Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress.
Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.
~Maya Angelou~

Don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs,
But how high he bounces when he hits bottom.
~General George S. Patton~

We learn to fly not by becoming fearless,
But by the daily practice of courage.
~Sam Keen~